By Hasnain Arij,
Islam did not spread through bombings. It spread through Sufism. This is the right time to spread Sufism and clean the brain of Jihadis. It was the time when any Muslim stood in favour of any one the court would believe him and give the verdict accordingly. A Muslim was known as a person who never tells a lie. Mulla ji, Shaah sahib, Peer miyan and Haji sahab — such types of titles and names were the symbol of respect. But now the image of a Muslim is very different.
Since 9/11, millions of young Muslims have been unable to go any western country for higher studies. They are looked at with doubt. Muslims have become the target of hatred. Since 1947 Muslims have been proving themselves as a patriot and best Indian like Captain Hameed, APJ Abdul Kalam sahab and many others but within a minute after 9/11 the concept of Muslims has changed totally.
In fact Osama has killed all the humanity. Their bombs are damaging all the society and by their cruelty the innocent Muslims are becoming the target of politics of hatred. Islam never taught such types of cruel acts. Islam is for peace, love and devotion. Islam spread by Sufism. Now this is the right time to spread Sufism and clean the brain of Jihadis.
Islam is based in faith and sabr — the meaning of jihad is if your neighbour is hungry and you have food then you have to give them first; you have to fight with your inner hope and wishes; you have to maintain humanity and spread love to all. Islam never flashed by bullet and gun. The biggest example is Sulah e Hudaibiya. But in the present scenario, Muslims are the single pillar of politics of jihad and bloodshed.
Japan faced atom bomb but they never raised sword. They worked hard and became leader of the world in technology and proved themselves best in the world. Battle should be against those who are harassing any country but that should be technologically and educationally.
Pakistan was based on Allah, army, Osama and America. Now Pakistan army is totally scattered. Osama is no more and America has refused to give any single help to Pakistan. Now it’s based on Allah and Allah never said to kill innocent people. Will they learn?
(The author is freelance journalist and film writer. He can be reached at [email protected])